Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media

Improving Gender Portrayals in Children's Media The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is the only research-based organization working within the media and entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need for gender balance, reducing stereotyping and creating a wide variety of female characters for entertainment targeting children 11 and under. Collaboration is essential to continue this groundbreaking movement. We need your help in this important work! Get Involved Today...
Educate Yourself Our research serves as the basis for education and outreach programs that help families, studios, educators and content creators to increase positive media images for women and girls. Download and read our research studies...	Stay Informed Sign up for the FREE Geena Davis Institute SmartBrief, a weekly email newsletter delivering the latest news, programs, research studies, and events related to gender issues in children's media! Click to Subscribe...	Join Us! Find out how you can get involved through volunteer opportunities, community building, and annual memberships, or make a donation online to contribute to this important work. Let's make a difference together!
Show Your Support in Style! See Jane TV Charm See Jane, a programming arm of the Institute, has partnered with Altruette to offer the exclusive See Jane TV Charm. Available in silver or gold, it's the perfect addition to your favorite bracelet or necklace. Also check out the silver See Jane TV Cufflinks. 50% of the net profits from every sale benefit the non-profit Institute. See Jane Bottlecap Necklace This lovely See Jane bottlecap is sealed with an epoxy resin and comes with a suede black leather necklace. Available at Filanthropists, $5 from each necklace sold benefits the non-profit Institute. See Jane "Bling" Women's Tee Shirt See Jane logo in clear crystals on a longer length skinny fit stretch crew tee shirt or a looser fit crew tee shirt. Available at Filanthropists, 15% of sales benefits the non-profit Institute.	The Latest Institute News Google+ Hangout on 6 June at 2pm EDT (6pm GMT) - Your Future: Empower Young Women through Technology” - featuring Academy Award-winning actor and ITU Special Envoy for Women and Girls in ICT, Geena Davis. Watch video or read more details on the event. UN Broadband Commission sets new gender target getting more women connected to ICTs "critical" to post-2015 development agenda. Read More... Geena Davis to keynote NEW Executive Leaders Forum.Oscar-winning actor and women’s advocate Geena Davis will be the closing keynote speaker at the NEW Executive Leaders Forum 2013, July 23-25, 2013 at the Terranea Resort outside Los Angeles .Read More... GOOGLE GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT! We're proud to announce that the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media is a recipient of a Global Impact Award grant. Learn more at g.co/globalimpactawards NEW See Jane PSA Video. Check out our new infographic-style PSA video, produced by Hero 4 Hire Creative. Watch It. Share it. Help spread the word. Watch the Video... NEW RESEARCH STUDY! Gender Roles & Occupations: A Look at Character Attributes and Job-Related Aspirations in Film and Television. The Institute commissioned Dr. Stacy Smith, Ph.D. and her team at the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism to conduct this extensive study, which will be one of the topics discussed at our Third Symposium on Gender in Media in Los Angeles on Nov. 13, 2012. Download the Study... Geena Davis named UN special envoy for women, girls in tech. The United Nations telecoms agency has designated Geena Davis as a special envoy to promote the empowering role technology can play in the lives of women and girls. Read More... Also: Read the TechWeek Europe article and Watch the ITU Interview with Geena. News Archive...

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